Michelle R. Cox

Michelle R. Cox , PhD, has been teaching in APU’s School Counseling and School Psychology program since 2003, and has several years of experience as an educational counselor. She was an associate counselor for Victor Valley College for 16 years, and prior to that was the first CalWorks Counselor at Chaffey College, assisting in the development of the Workforce Preparation program in which she provided educational and vocational counseling and educational planning to students receiving CalWorks assistance. She was a part-time instructor for the University of La Verne, teaching in the Educational Counseling program. Cox also has 9 years of experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, helping clients who have suffered injuries and require services to return to suitable and gainful employment. She established her own career counseling service, providing job-seeking skills to clients, as well as assistance in the completion of professional résumés. Cox is active in the community, having served as a member and president of the Adelanto School District Board of Education, School Site Council member for Morgan Kincaid Preparatory School, Snowline Joint Unified School District Multicultural Committee member, and substitute teacher for several school districts. Her research focuses on cultural issues related to schooling, and systemic oppression experienced by Black American students.

Publications

Grief and Trauma Counseling Education: Preparing Future Counselors
Grief and Trauma Counseling Education: Preparing Future Counselors
Michelle R. Cox. © 2024. 403 pages.
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the struggles faced by caregivers in navigating the depths of grief and trauma have become increasingly pronounced. The profound...
An Overview of the Impact of COVID-19 on Grief
An Overview of the Impact of COVID-19 on Grief
Michelle R. Cox. © 2024. 32 pages.
The COVID-19 worldwide pandemic shed light on gender disparities for mothers who had to work from home, anxiety from use of dating applications, compounded racial disparities...
Support Sisters: Life After COVID-19, Cancer, and Caregiving
Support Sisters: Life After COVID-19, Cancer, and Caregiving
Michelle R. Cox. © 2024. 32 pages.
Those who lost loved ones to illness other than COVID-19 during the pandemic may have experienced feelings of confusion, isolation, and loneliness. Losing a spouse during the...
Creating a Sense of Belonging for Black American Students
Creating a Sense of Belonging for Black American Students
Michelle R. Cox. © 2022. 21 pages.
The academic achievement of Black American students can be positively impacted by the educational supports that they receive by educators in school. Black students continue to...
Creating a Sense of Belonging for Black American Students
Creating a Sense of Belonging for Black American Students
Michelle R. Cox. © 2020. 21 pages.
The academic achievement of Black American students can be positively impacted by the educational supports that they receive by educators in school. Black students continue to...